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L11 LYS

2011 BMW 640

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,055 mi
Last recorded96,055 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 LYS
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 96,055 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 82,116 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 82,111 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 65,983 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 50,270 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 45,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 37,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2020 29,280 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 26,881 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 22,906 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 19,912 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 16,405 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 14,094 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 14,085 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 12,295 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 640?

Based on 114,993 MOT tests across 12,420 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
6,692
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 691
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 679
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L11 LYS is a 2011 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 56,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 640 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L11 LYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 640 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 640 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L11 LYS registered?

L11 LYS is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is L11 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L11 LYS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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